Fitness Goals Support Group

This community is dedicated to group support around achieving fitness goals, whatever they may be, through personal training, athletic activites, or other strenuous activity. Whether you are trying to get fit to treat a health problem, boost your mood, relieve stress, or tone your body, this group is a great place to meet other like-minded people who have similar goals.

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kaithilton 02/15/2016

Hello! I am trying to figure out how to incorporate a regular workout into my daily routine and I am looking for some support and perhaps a little push to get going. I have a 9 month old who I stay at home with in addition to a full time job that I luckily can do from home. I spend most of the day juggling those two things (I have to be available by phone and email during business hours) and I some times have to work into the night to catch up on work. It is hard to workout at home while she naps because our house is tiny (less that 600 sq ft) and the floor is SO loud!

I am thinking that waking up early say 5 ish and going for a run/ doing some circuit training for a short burst of intensity will help me fit it all in. In this quest to hold myself accountable and earn some extra cash I recently scored a job at a gym on the side that gives me a free membership at a very swanky gym (with luxury showers that are kid free) that will give me access to all their amenities. I was a competitive gymnast for 15 years so I am no stranger to exercise/muscle building and nutrition, but I am looking for help on how people manage fitting it into busy schedules. Thank you!!

koolman 02/19/2016

The gym sounds great. Also, while it's not as vigorous, taking your baby for walks in a stroller, with cell phone in pocket in case a client calls.

Set certain hours of operation for your business in your voicemail (8-4, 9-5, etc.), then let calls go to voicemail before and after that time, explaining in the voicemail that "your call is very important to me, and I'll respond to it as soon as possible. I don't know what business you're in, and I know you need the money, but you run your business. Don't let it run you.

bestoffitness 03/09/2016

First, I would set out some goals and think about what it would take to accomplish them. I know you're trying to find time/figure out a schedule but it might first be easier to figure out what you want to achieve.

AngelBabe1986 05/01/2016

I had struggled as well trying to make my workouts a priority and fit them in. It has helped to have someone to keep me accountable. I also found writing it out which workouts I will do on what day and what time I have to get up to accomplish that. I have finally gotten to a point that it is a routine I get up at 5:00am on the days I work to get my workout in and now my day doesn't feel complete if I don't do that. It did take me some trial and error to figure out what worked for me I would workout at different times a day and would never get it done so changed it up. Just keep trying and start by telling yourself the workout is a priority in your day and the routine will come in time:) Best of luck, let me know if I can help in anyway!

MikeRiches 07/22/2016

I usually carve out some time in the morning before my wife and kids get up. It is always hard to get up early, especially when it is winter, but I find that getting in the workout in the morning before my day gets going is really helpful. There is something really nice about starting your day knowing that you are meeting your needs first, then you are better able to help others. This sounds especially true for you as you are parenting and also working from home. Good luck!

Stayc 11/16/2016

I know the gym can be hard to fit in, so maybe some resistance bands while you are cleaning the house, taking care of the baby.
Slap a band around the bottom of your legs, walk around- you'll feel the burn! :)

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